Republicans have pushed Dayton to cut spending. He has proposed cutting $200 million from health care programs.
After the announcement Monday, Dayton said he plans to restore cuts made to fire safety training and to put $5 million toward economic development programs.

Republicans said more cuts are needed to solve the state’s fiscal problems without increasing taxes, which drives away business and jobs.

"While it's better, it's going in the right direction as well, it's still a concern,'' Koch said.